Being a stay at home mom is one of the holiest jobs the Lord will call you to. But, that doesn’t mean that it will be easy. In moments of stress and worry, you will need encouragement from God to keep going. There are so many Bible Verses for Stay at Home Moms for everything from overwhelm to guidance in your role!
Despite what the world wants you to believe, being a SAHM is a FULL time job. You will put in more than 40 hours a week. It’s hard work, especially when your focus is to cultivate a lifestyle that will glorify Him.
My Story as a SAHM
When I became a mama, the first few months were pure bliss. I found myself constantly thanking the Lord for my daughter. And then came the 4 month sleep regression. My lack of sleep, cranky baby, and ever-growing to-do list tested my patience.
I even began to question my role as a stay at home mom. Was this really what God had called me to? Was changing diapers doing anything for His kingdom? I began begging God for strength and guidance.
This is how I found these Bible Verses for stay-at-home moms. I hope that they give you the courage and strength to keep going. This is some of the hardest and holiest work God will give you.
Bible Verses for Stay-At-Home Moms
Before I give you the Bible Verses that helped me through all of motherhood’s ups and downs, I want to give you a little reference table. As a busy mama, I totally understand that you don’t have time to read through this whole post. Make sure to pin this to your Motherhood Pinterest board, so you can skip around and come back later!
6 Bible Verses ABOUT SAHM
These are all the Bible Verses about being a stay at home mom. Obviously, God doesn’t specify SAHM’s, but it was honoring for a mother to stay home with her children and care for her home. I wanted to learn from women of the Bible and hear their stories. So, that’s really what we are going to dig into here.
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1. 1 Timothy 5:14
"So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander."
2. Titus 2:5
"to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."
3. 1 Timothy 3:4-5
"He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)"
4. 1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
5. Proverbs 24:3-4
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures."
6. Proverbs 31:27
"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."
5 Bible Verses to Encourage SAHM
There are days when motherhood is hard. Our children will test our patience and we may lose our cool, but that doesn’t mean we’ve ruined anything. In these moments, we need a little extra encouragement. These Bible verses are a sweet reminder to keep going!
1. Psalm 23:3
"he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake."
2. Psalm 107: 8-9
"Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things."
[Here are More Encouraging Psalms for Moms]
3. John 14:1
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me."
4. Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
5. Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
6 Verses For the Overwhelmed SAHM Mom
When you look at your to-do list and your busy schedule, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. If you add in trying to be a good christian mom, you may feel like it’s impossible to do it all. These Bible Verses are for when you are overwhelmed and need a reminder that even in the midst of busy, this too has a purpose.
1. 1 John 5:14-15
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
2. Psalm 17:6
"I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer."
3. Psalm 62:5
"Yes, my should find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation’ he is my fortress, I will not be shaken."
4. Psalm 62:8
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge"
5. 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
6. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
6 Bible Verses For Guidance in Your Role a a SAHM
How do you serve God as a stay at home mom? I actually wrote an entire blog post about some practical ways to serve him (Click Here to read it). But, it’s important to always be praying over your role as a SAHM. As your kids grow this will likely change, so you will want to be aware of when these shifts start to happen.
#1 – Love Your Family
Verse: Matthew 22:37-40
"Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
#2 – Meals + Dinner
Verse: Matthew 26:17-30
“….When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve…..”
#3 – Example of Christ
Verse: Ephesians 5:1-2
"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself"
#4 – Teaching Your Children
Verse: Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
#5 – Supporting your Family
Verse: Proverbs 14:1
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears her down.”
#6 Being Prayerful
Verse: Ephesians 6:18
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."
6 Bible Verses for SAHM to Memorize
Memorizing scripture is really important for our walk with the Lord. It puts imprints on our heart as a reminder of the truth. If we are in a moment when we can’t run to our Bible for advice, we can refer back to the verses we have memorized. As a mama, we need these reminders often!
1. 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."
2. Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
3. James 1:19
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,"
4. Galatians 6:9
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
5. Deuteronomy 31:8
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
6. Exodus 33:14
"The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Wrap Up…
As a stay at home mom, it is so important to lean into the Lord for all our needs. When you start to feel overwhelmed and need encouragement, refer back to this post. I hope these Bible Verses for Stay At Home Moms will help you to keep going. You’ve got this mama!
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